Chongqing east ring line explained

The Chongqing Railway Hub east ring line is a railway line in Chongqing, China. It opened on 30 December 2022. The line is double-track, 160km (100miles) long, and has a maximum speed of 160km/h.^[1] The railway consists of Main line, Airport branch and Huangmaoping branch.

Airport branch

A branch line runs from Chongqing North railway station and joins the main line between Gulu and Tongjing. The branch also pass through Jiangbei Airport with Jiangbei Airport railway station. It has a maximum speed of 120km/h.^[2]

Huangmaoping branch

Huangmaoping branch runs from Shuitu railway station to Huangmaoping railway station.

Notes and References

1. Web site: 重庆东环铁路全线开通运营 . The full line of Chongqing east ring railway opens . 2023-04-27 . China News.
2. Web site: 重庆铁路枢纽东环线有新进展！正线预计2021年底建成 . New progress has been made on the East ring line of Chongqing Railway Hub! The main line is expected to be completed by the end of 2021 . 2023-04-27 . 上游新闻.